This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Althaea Officinalis Root Extract to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
This barrier-repair moisturizer is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter to strengthen the skin barrier and hydrate skin.
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Oleate
Emollient
Hydrolyzed Beeswax
Emulsifying
Hamamelis Virginiana Water
Astringent
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Absorbent
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Copernicia Cerifera Wax
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carrageenan
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Beeswax
EmulsifyingParfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Geraniol
Perfuming
Citral
Perfuming
Coumarin
Perfuming
Farnesol
Perfuming
Water, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Alcohol, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Glycerin, Glyceryl Oleate, Hydrolyzed Beeswax, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Beeswax, Copernicia Cerifera Wax, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Carrageenan, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Beeswax, Parfum, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Benzoate, Geraniol, Citral, Coumarin, Farnesol
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Palmitate
Emulsifying
Galactoarabinan
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Aroma
Chondrus Crispus Powder
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSodium Lactate
Buffering
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingLimonene
Perfuming
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Menthyl Lactate
Masking
Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract
Perfuming
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin Conditioning
Linalool
Perfuming
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Antioxidant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingSodium Carrageenan
Emulsion StabilisingLactic Acid
Buffering
Jania Rubens Extract
Skin Conditioning
Geraniol
Perfuming
Menthol
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Angelica Archangelica Root Extract
Masking
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Betula Alba Leaf Extract
AstringentCentaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
Astringent
Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Emulsion Stabilising
Water, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Sorbitan Olivate, Sorbitan Palmitate, Galactoarabinan, Alcohol, Aroma, Chondrus Crispus Powder, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Caffeine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Limonene, Tocopherol, Menthyl Lactate, Juniperus Communis Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Linalool, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Phenethyl Alcohol, Sodium Carrageenan, Lactic Acid, Jania Rubens Extract, Geraniol, Menthol, Citral, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Angelica Archangelica Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract, Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is also called ethanol or ethyl alcohol. It is denatured, meaning made undrinkable for cosmetic use.
In formulas, it:
Is it bad for your skin?
The answer comes down to concentration. Patch and wash studies have found highly concentrated alcohol-based hand rubs (60-100%) cause less barrier disruption than washing with a basic detergent like SLS. The only measurable effect in these studies was a temporary dip in skin hydration.
Concentrations below 12-15% in leave-on cosmetics is generally well-tolerated. Concentrations above start to see increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reduced hydration.
In concentrations about 58%, it creates temporary channels in your skin's lipid layers to become more permeable and allow other ingredients to slip through easily.
This ingredient can be up to 80% of the formula in alcohol-based perfumes.
Overall, this ingredient is probably harmless if found lower down an ingredients list but worth side-eyeing if it's high up (especially if your barrier is already struggling).
Alcohol can worsen dry skin, eczema, and oily skin, especially at higher concentrations. This is because it can increase transepidermal water loss and decrease hydration to disrupt the skin barrier.
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
True allergic contact dermatitis to ethanol is uncommon, but be sure to patch test if you have dry or sensitive skin.
Learn more about AlcoholCitral is the molecule responsible for the fresh lemon scent in lemon, lime, and lemongrass. It is a fragrance ingredient that can be created from plant essential oils or synthetically.
Though Citral has documented antimicrobial activity against acne bacteria (which is where the marketing claims about it being good for acne-prone skin originate), real formulas use it at fragrance-level concentrations under 1% so there's likely no skin benefit.
You should know this ingredient is a known EU fragrance allergen.
Animal studies classifies this ingredient as a weak-to-moderate skin sensitizer and clinical patch testing on eczema patients confirmed it to be both a contact allergen and irritant.
The term 'citral' is a collective term for two geometric isomers: geranial/Citral A and neral/Citral B.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about CitralGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolGlycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLimonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.
It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".
Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.
When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.
The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.
Learn more about LimoneneLinalool is a fragrance and helps add scent to products. It's derived from common plants such as cinnamon, mint, citrus, and lavender.
Like Limonene, this ingredient oxidizes when exposed to air. Oxidized linalool can cause allergies and skin sensitivity.
This ingredient has a scent that is floral, spicy tropical, and citrus-like.
Learn more about LinaloolJojoba oil is one of the most well-studied plant-derived ingredients in cosmetics. It is an emollient with a special structure.
Because it is made up of 97-98% wax esters, it closely mirrors the linear monoesters found in human sebum. This makes it skin compatible, non-greasy, and lightweight.
Unlike other plant oils, jojoba wax doesn't easily penetrate skin. It mostly works in the uppermost layers as an emollient. This just means it forms a light barrier on the skin to help retain moisture.
Formulations with jojoba esters up to 90% reduced transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and increased barrier recovery by 81% (outperforming bisabolol at 47%).
Besides barrier support, the science also suggests jojoba to have anti-inflammatory effects and potential applications for skin infections, aging, and wound healing.
Fun fact: Indigenous cultures have used jojoba as a moisturizer and to help treat burns for centuries.
Fungal acne: The Malassezia yeast is known to metabolize fatty acids in the C11-24 range and jojoba's dominant fatty acid components fall into this range. This ingredient may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan Gum
